RSPB Loch Garten Twitter reported seeing EJ at Rothiemurchus yesterday, compliments of Moffer's sharp reporting. That would account for the EJ's absence from the nest today, once for about an hour and a half, and the next for an hour. In BNN's capture, she is saying (compliments of Moffer's Osprish),"I'm White EJ don't you know. Don't mess with me!"
And a detail I find interesting is that on returning to the nest after a prolonged absence, she has been reported be calling like Bynack did, on her way back to the nest, different than her silent returns (scylla's vid). For those new to the Loch Garten nest, Bynack was the youngest of two chicks on the 2011 nest, noted (affectionately) for his infamously persistent and loud calling screeching. (scylla's clip from 2011 of Bynack arriving on the nest, impatient for fish delivery)
Personally, I think her absence was long enough for her to catch and consume a fish from Rothiemurchus---what say all you avid DUers??? While we have been angst-ing over her, she finally made her decision. We will have to see what happens tomorrow (as if we haven't been glued up til now!) She looks exactly as she did last night, so I am dispensing with the record for tonight._______________________________________The Daily Update is for recording nest events only, allowing for banter, though—any questions or conversations can happen on the Osprey Chat thread. Thank you!
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I was right :o))
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After George failed to bring a fish in the last few days, EJ has finally gone and caught herself a nice juicy one.
Confirmed by the VC, she is on the lower branch of the nest tree with it. Thank you lovely lady that answered the phone to me, for your patience.
I am so glad EJ has got herself a fish.
All good news is welcome--well done EJ!
Kind regards, Ann
I think that is the best thing EJ could have done. I fear the eggs are doomed. Better that they never hatch I feel. It’s all very sad again though.
10.54 The eggs have been uncovered now for three hours.
I hope that means that they will not hatch. It was awfull to watch last year, and even worse for EJ.
Well, at least she is now still eating or has eaten the fish she caught. So pleased to see that she took the initiative to go and get one, even if it is at the expense of the eggs. As you say, we don't want a repeat of last year when all the chicks perished. Better now with just the eggs.
http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/wildlife-webcams/loch-of-lowes/
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the willow warbler is having a great time gathering the soft downy feathers from EJ for its nest. Right at the bottom of the picture.
Four hours and counting, since EJ left her eggs alone.
How long is it likely that LG centre confirms abandonment of the eggs, does anyone know.
That's it then everyone, our agony is ended... EJ is safe and well. Her agony is past.. all we need.... for now... Will still be watching LG to see what she does next....